Machine Learning Engineer / Applied Scientist, Prediction & Planning

Waymo, Mountain View, CA USA +3

What you will do

Design, implement, and evaluate state-of-the-art generative models for autonomous vehicle planning and prediction
Develop next-generation, ML-powered systems that enhance the capabilities of the ML driver and accelerate the rapid scaling of Waymo’s business
Translate open-ended, real-world driving challenges into well-defined machine learning problems, applying cutting-edge techniques, including foundation models and reinforcement learning
Write high-quality, scalable, and thoroughly tested code to bring cutting-edge research into production
Partner with world-class researchers, engineers, and product managers to deliver safe and smooth planning behaviors, and publish findings at top-tier academic venues

Waymo, Mountain View, CA USA +3

$175K–$215K

a year

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Design, implement, and evaluate state-of-the-art generative models for autonomous vehicle planning and prediction
Develop next-generation, ML-powered systems that enhance the capabilities of the ML driver and accelerate the rapid scaling of Waymo’s business
Translate open-ended, real-world driving challenges into well-defined machine learning problems, applying cutting-edge techniques, including foundation models and reinforcement learning
Write high-quality, scalable, and thoroughly tested code to bring cutting-edge research into production
Partner with world-class researchers, engineers, and product managers to deliver safe and smooth planning behaviors, and publish findings at top-tier academic venues